Research Assistant - Bioethics

University of Otago
Fixed Term Dunedin, Otago Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
Posted:
June 13, 2026
Location:
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Job Description

Research Assistant - Bioethics-2600886

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DEPARTMENT OF BIOETHICS 
FACULTY OF MEDICINE – DUNEDIN | TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA – ŌTEPOTI

About our team/Mō te tīma

The Department of Bioethics is in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Otago. Our interdisciplinary research addresses ethical, legal and social questions in medicine, healthcare, and technology. We deliver comprehensive medical ethics and professionalism programmes to medical, dental, pharmacy, oral health and physiotherapy students, and teach into a range of other academic programmes at the University of Otago.

The role/Te mahi

We are seeking expressions of interest for the position of Research Assistant, to work alongside Associate Professor Josephine Johnston, Head of Department in the Department of Bioethics.

This role will include: 
• Conducting background research and literature reviews to support academic projects
• Managing ci...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Fixed Term
Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
Posted: June 13, 2026
Deadline: July 23, 2026